hearth_hobbit's reviews
512 reviews

One By One by Freida McFadden

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Basically everyone in this book is blonde and they all share one brain cell. 

Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

3.0

Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

1.0

Must Love Books by Shauna Robinson

challenging dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book is more of a contemporary story than a romance. It was emotionally heavier than I had anticipated. 

Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

challenging dark informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This story gave a good description on living as a Palestinian in occupied Palestine. The simple act of taking interest in local history and wanting to learn more is almost comically inaccessible, let alone trying to do anything else. The symbolism of the story would be really interesting to dissect.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Colonisation, Violence, Pedophilia, Police brutality, Confinement, Genocide, Gun violence, Islamophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, and Rape

Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics by Mitchell Plitnick, Marc Lamont Hill

challenging emotional informative reflective slow-paced

5.0

A brief but informative summary on the occupation of Palestine. A good starting point on the subject.

Sacrifice by Katee Robert

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I loved the spice but the plot wasn’t doing it for me. I wish there was more time in between suitors. Also MC fell a bit flat for me.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Confinement, Sexual content, Slavery, and Physical abuse

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I wish the plot and the world was a bit more fleshed out. The spice was immaculate. I loved Cinnamon as a heroine. Will be continuing this series!

Also, this is a great book to read if you like Baulder’s Gate 3 romance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, Slavery, and Violence

Minor: Fatphobia

The World Record Book of Racist Stories by Lacey Lamar, Amber Ruffin

challenging emotional funny informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

I really loved Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar as authors. I read Did You Hear What Happened to Lacey and started listening their podcast last year and I could listen to them talk forever. I love their dynamic. 

This book is a bit more serious in tone but still keeps the sisters’ style. The audiobook is a must.